Federal Grant Award Summary

The Mercedes Housing Authority received a $667,378 Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872) formula grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office, effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2030. This funding supports capital and management activities for public housing serving low-income residents in Mercedes, Texas, including modernization, development, infrastructure improvements, emergency repairs, and financing activities related to the Authority's public housing inventory.

Formula grants under the Public Housing Capital Fund are allocated annually to approximately 2,770 Public Housing Agencies nationwide based on established formulas reflecting each agency's inventory characteristics, such as unit counts, building age, and construction costs. The Mercedes Housing Authority must utilize these funds exclusively for eligible activities specified in its HUD-approved 5-Year Action Plan or for emergency work, while maintaining compliance with federal regulations including 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements and documenting expenditures through accurate budget and cost records maintained for HUD and independent auditor review.